StateImpact’s ‘energy, explained’ podcast: Episode 1 — A very controversial pipeline

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September 5, 2018 | 2:00 PM

Welcome to the first episode of StateImpact Pennsylvania’s “energy, explained” podcast.

StateImpact reporter Reid Frazier hosts a discussion with reporters Susan Phillips and Jon Hurdle about the Mariner East 2 pipeline project, its controversies, and why it matters.